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UNCOVERED: Tarrant county - The Untold Story

Texas appeals court upholds $880 refund in rental deposit dispute

A Texas dispute over a $1,950 security deposit ended with a partial refund for tenant Blake Vaughn, who challenged landlord Albert Li’s repair deductions and alleged an unlawful lockout. The trial court ordered Li to return $880.32 but rejected claims of bad faith. In June 2026, a Texas appeals court…

The Times of India · Oct 22

In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label

In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

Inside Downballot Dems’ Effort to Flip Texas’ Key County Battleground

Amid voter suppression and rampant ideological warfare, Tarrant County Democratic candidates try to capitalize on this surge of local anger.

Texas Observer · Sep 30

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One Positive Mosquito Trap Has Arlington Spraying Two Nights as North Texas Enters Peak West Nile Season

Arlington sprayed for West Nile over two September nights after one trap tested positive. Here is what triggers spraying and what residents should do.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

Tarrant County removes 92 polling sites ahead of November election

Historically a Republican stronghold, Tarrant County has emerged as a key battleground as voters narrowly supported Democratic candidates at the top of the statewide ballot in recent elections.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 2

Texas Woman Accused of Murdering Three-Year-Old Daughter Arrested in Mexico After Nearly 30 Years on the Run

Maria Narez, wanted for the 1996 murder of her daughter in Texas, was arrested in Mexico after evading authorities for nearly three decades. Extradition proceedings are underway to return her to Texas.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Former state Rep. Lon Burnam eyes lawsuit after arrest during meeting on voting site cuts

The former Democratic lawmaker was accused of disrupting a Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting and spent hours in jail before his release.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 5

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Tarrant County's First West Nile Patient of the Year Has the Severe Neuroinvasive Form of the Illness

Tarrant County confirmed its first 2026 West Nile case, and it is the severe neuroinvasive form. What Fort Worth area families should watch for now.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

The Tides of Tarrant

In Texas’ key swing county, this Democratic commissioner is turning to voters to oust the arch-conservative Tim O’Hare.

Texas Observer · Jul 21

Texas Court Orders Google to Remove Information Posted by User Regarding xAI-Linked Data Center

Excerpts from an order issued May 19 by Tarrant County District Court Judge Megan Fahey, in CTC Property LLC v.… The post Texas Court Orders Google to Remove Information Posted by User Regarding xAI-Linked Data Center appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 8

Bo French’s Blood-and-Oil Bid for Railroad Commissioner

The former Tarrant County GOP chair's statewide campaign displaces blame for the fossil fuel industry’s ravages onto the far right’s favored scapegoats.

Texas Observer · May 18

Texas executes 600th inmate since death penalty was reinstated in 1976

Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.

The Texas Tribune · May 15

At CPAC, Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French calls for deportation of 100 million people

French, a former Tarrant County GOP chair, also said Republicans should more openly embrace Islamophobia.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27

How a 27-year-old upstart unseated longtime Texas House Democrat Chris Turner

Junior Ezeonu, a Grand Prairie City Council member, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary, becoming the representative-elect for the southeast Tarrant County House district.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27

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The Guardian - US · Feb 15

Progressive Texas organizers hail shock win as far-right Republicans left reeling

Elation as anti-extremists fight back against influence of billionaire megadonors through grassroots organizing

Texas Observer · Feb 6

Does Taylor Rehmet’s Victory Foreshadow an Anti-MAGA Wave?

As the dust settles, Texas Dems and Republicans weigh the lessons from the shock upset in Senate District 9.

The Times of India · Feb 5

Viral post claims Indian restaurant in Texas offering jobs only to F-1 students, paying in cash

A viral post on X that comes with a purported audio has claimed that a restaurant in Frisco, Texas, is hiring only F-1 students and pays only in cash or Zelle. The claim came from Carlos Turcios, who claims to be a part-time staff member of the Texas State Guard…

The Times of India · Feb 2

'Time to clean house': Indian-origin Texas GOP leader under fire, old 'domestic violence case' involving gun comes to surface

Indian-origin Texas GOP leader Abraham George came under fire after Republicans flipped a state Senate seat that historically remained with the Republicans. Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a decisive 57% to 43% in Tarrant County. The result is insignificant legislation-wise as the new candidate will now serve…

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The Times of India · Feb 2

'Running on a platform of shutting down temples': Hindu leader says Republican loss in Texas local election not surprising

Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss for the open Texas Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County which is the largest Republican county in the nation. It was a special election to fill the seat after the incumbent Republican resigned to take another office and Rehmet will serve the…

The Texas Tribune · Feb 2

How Taylor Rehmet upset a MAGA candidate to flip a North Texas Senate district

Observers of the race said Rehmet’s working-class appeal, along with Latino and suburban backlash to GOP policies, fueled his win in a district Donald Trump carried by 17 points.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 30

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset

With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.

Texas Observer · Jan 7

Could This State Senate Runoff Be a Tipping Point for Tarrant County?

The special election in Senate District 9 pits “people power” against mountains of conservative cash and the rising influence of Christian nationalism.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 26, 2025

A look back at some of The Texas Tribune’s best reads of 2025

As 2025 draws down, the Tribune reflects on some of its most memorable storytelling of the year.

Roll Call · Dec 16, 2025

Texas Rep. Veasey ends county judge bid - Roll Call

Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, is withdrawing from the race for Tarrant County judge, saying that he wants to be available in the House.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 15, 2025

Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge

The Fort Worth Democrat had filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim O’Hare just before last week’s deadline to get on the 2026 ballot. His withdrawal gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the Democratic nomination.

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